Comments on: New Dividend Paying Position – Wal-Mart

By: Ev (near St. Louis, MO.)

Ev (near St. Louis, MO.) — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:12:01 +0000

Been enjoying your blog DividendGuy. Purchased WMT – 6/29/2005 @$47.61 – annual return currently 1.9% – not that great, however a good example of how dividends can protect us on the downside. Purchased 100 shares – have received 3 dividends and now have 101.016 – the stock has gained a tiny $93 – of that amt. $46.09 was from price appreciation and $46.91 came from dividends. Without the dividends my increase would have been cut in half. My philosophy and process is similiar to yours – I use the NAIC – Stock Selection Guide software. It looks as though you are using the Canadian version of the software? I as you assess for a quality company that can be purchased at a reasonable price – the dividend is an added bonus that provides a measure of safety.
Keep up the good work DividendGuy.

By: Hejustlaughs

Hejustlaughs — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:01:27 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation to buy. I’m going to plow my life savings into this. I kid.

By: Tim MMF

Tim MMF — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:38:07 +0000

Looks like good analysis. Where was the stock price sitting when you purchased your shares?

By: Canadian Capitalist » Carnival of Investing # 26

Canadian Capitalist » Carnival of Investing # 26 — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 04:27:08 +0000

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